[Fitness] Asking for trouble

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So, if anyone wants to kick my ass today, here's your chance.

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[arielstarshadow.livejournal.com]

I do not like the kettlebell swings - I'm just waiting to give myself a massive concussion when I drop the weight on my head, or wrench my back out when I lose control of the weight and go backwards.

Not to mention I can barely manage 25 pounds...

[etcet.livejournal.com]

Well, I tend to only swing them up in front of myself to approximately my hairline, rather than overhead, so that's not a concern. With both hands on the handle, that should also prevent any sort of loss of grip.

Now, having said that, I've been known to engage in more dramatic shenanigans with it (snatches, primarily), and it does help one's focus to know that the chunk of iron over your head is absolutely your fault. :-)

[david-deacon.livejournal.com]

I did fifteen "push-outs" this evening. Leaning against the bar with my torso at a forty-five degree angle, I lowered myself until my chin touched the bar. Then, feeling the burn, I had a Heineken.

Seriously (and you may be genuinely impressed at this) I have lost seven inches around the waist since February. If I lose another four, I will be content.

[etcet.livejournal.com]

I was actually pleased with the taste of Heineken Light when I had one a couple years ago.

Success feels good.